Linebacker James Harrison appears to tolerate fans far more than he does the media. But he makes it clear that while he doesn't like the media process, but is fine with media members.

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Joe Reedy
jreedy@enquirer.com

There was some discontent among players when the NFL announced that thigh and knee pads would be mandatory in games starting this season. After the first full weekend of preseason games, though, the players have adjusted.

Merton Hanks, the league's vice president of operations, said there was only one pregame uniform violation reported last week where a player wasn't wearing them, and it was quickly rectified.

"Players have had over a year to get prepared," Hanks said. "We've wanted to make the conversion process go as smooth as possible. There's equity with every player other than punters ...